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01.07.2026

Residential and commercial plumbing news for industry leading contractors, franchisees and supply houses

WEQ Fair Seeks Your Input to Help Shape the Future of Industry Training

The Wastewater Equipment Fair is planning an industry training event this October in Nashville and is seeking your input to help shape the schedule and content, ensuring the event delivers maximum value. Read more

Water Jetters vs. Cable Machines: What’s the Difference?

An industry expert answers some common sewer cleaning equipment questions. Read more

Sponsored by: General Pipe Cleaners

7 Common Causes of Workplace Incidents

The human factor is often the biggest factor affecting workplace safety. Read more

Unveiling January: Dive Into Our Latest Issue!

The January issue of Plumber is out, featuring Cornel’s Plumbing, Heating & Air of Portland, Oregon. Founder Cornel Morariu began plumbing in 1982 in Romania. In 1997, after moving his family to the U.S., he quickly got back into the trade but stayed a small operation until son Mario came on board in 2017. Since then, the company has grown, added services and employees, and undergone a successful rebrand. Watch preview

Sponsored by: North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)

PHCC Announces March Education and Networking Event

Quality Service Contractors (QSC), an enhanced service group of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC), recently announced Catalyst 2026: Riding into the Future. The event is scheduled to take place March 23-25, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. Read more

“When techs see sales as service, they stop worrying about sounding pushy and start sounding like professionals who care.”

From the article: Why Sales Is Just Good Service in the Trades

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DIRTY DROPS WEEKLY

Welcome to Dirty Drops Weekly, the industry hub for everyday grunts, service technicians and waterworkers. Did your boss forward you this e-newsletter, and now you’ve got questions? We’ve got you covered. Each week, we dish up resources on water and wastewater processes, technology and terminology for entry-level workers. And, we sprinkle in industrial humor and humdingers to make it all the more appetizing, so give it a try. Want seconds? Sign up here for the Dirty Drops Weekly newsletter.

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PHCC announces March education and networking event

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